In this study, we explore the influence of bromide anions concentration on the surface chemistry of colloidal gold nanoparticles synthesized pulsed laser ablation in liquids (PLAL). Using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in a controlled environment, by probing a beam of free-standing gold nanoparticles, we quantitatively characterize the surface composition of the nanoparticles, revealing that bromide adsorption significantly contributes to surface oxidation independently of counterion type and pH for alkaline solution. Additionally, our findings demonstrate the adjustability of halogen coverage post-synthesis, offering a versatile method for controlling nanoparticle properties.
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Anal Chim Acta
May 2025
Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315010, Zhejiang, PR China. Electronic address:
The sensitive, efficient, and simultaneous assay of creatinine and urea in different body fluid is crucial for the daily detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease. Here, we exploited a versatile composite surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-flower-like ZIF-67@Ag nanoparticles (NPs) based on simple in-situ growth and ion sputtering strategies. The plasmonic Ag NPs assembled on the three-dimensional anisotropic ZIF-67 matrix, facilitating numerous resonant electromagnetic "hotspots".
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March 2025
Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China. Electronic address:
The development of antibiotic resistance and inadequate immune response in chronic inflammation pose significant challenges in treating chronic osteomyelitis. As accepted non-antibiotic antimicrobial therapies, sonodynamic therapy (SDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) are recognized for their effectiveness in eliminating bacteria and promoting tissue repair, rendering them promising therapeutic strategies for treating bacterial infections and preventing the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria. However, the antimicrobial action and efficacy in promoting tissue repair depend on the activation status of the host immune system.
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March 2025
Department of Anatomy, College Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address:
Background: The widespread use of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in consumer and medical products necessitates investigation into their potential developmental toxicity.
Aim Of The Work: This study investigated the systemic effects of in-utero AuNP exposure on developing male rat offspring, focusing on metabolic, organ-specific, and cellular pathways.
Materials And Methods: Pregnant rats were intravenously administered AuNPs (5, 10, 15, or 20 mg/kg) or saline from gestational day 1 to birth.
Bioorg Chem
March 2025
Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India. Electronic address:
Triple negative form of breast cancer (abbreviated as TNBC) is considered as the most aggressive form causing high mortality worldwide. Different treatment modalities such as chemotherapy, surgery, hormonal therapy and radiation therapy are employed for eliminating breast cancer, which are associated with many limitations. Therefore, considering the significance of metal nanoparticles in the biomedical sector, especially gold nanoparticles, in the current manuscript, we have designed and developed a combinatorial approach for synthesizing two types of gold (Au) nanoformulations (Au-Dex-MUA-Rapa, Au-Dex-MUA-Ola) using 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid (MUA), dexamethasone (Dex) (glucocorticoid receptor targeted molecule) along with rapamycin (Rapa: inhibitor of mTOR) or olaparib (Ola: inhibitor of PARP) against TNBC.
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March 2025
School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Raman spectroscopy has demonstrated significant potential in molecular detection, analysis, and identification, particularly when it adopts single-molecule surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SM-SERS) substrates. A recent SM-SERS scheme incorporates two-fold Raman enhancement mechanisms: the electromagnetic enhancement enabled by a plasmonic nanogap hotspot formed from gold sphere nanoparticles sitting on a gold mirror and the chemical enhancement enabled by a two-dimensional material, WS, inserted into the nanogap. In this work we integrate multiple advanced concepts and techniques to achieve remarkable performance improvements of SM-SERS.
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